Privacy Policy

Data Controller Information

This privacy notice has been prepared in accordance with the Turkish Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“KVKK”).

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Angelica Fulga

Website: https://research-says.com

Email: in**@***********ys.com

Legal Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed based on the following legal grounds under Article 5 of KVKK:

  • Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., delivering editing services or online courses).

  • Processing is necessary to fulfill legal obligations (e.g., invoicing, tax compliance).

  • Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that such interests do not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms.

  • Explicit consent, where required (e.g., marketing communications).

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

When you use a contact or upload form on our website, we collect the following information:

  • Your name or nickname

  • Your email address

  • Your message and any uploaded file

This data is used solely for communication and service delivery, such as responding to your inquiry or editing your document. We do not use this information for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

How long we keep your form data:

We retain form submissions for up to 90 days for customer service purposes, after which they are securely deleted. Uploaded documents are deleted permanently once the editing is complete.

We never share contact form submissions with third parties, except as necessary to process the service (e.g., via secure email or file transfer services).

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

We use the WP Statistics plugin to analyze traffic on our website. WP Statistics stores its data on our own server and does not transmit it to any third parties. Below, we describe what information we collect through WP Statistics, why we collect it, and how it is handled. If you have questions or concerns about our analytics practices, please contact us or review the WP Statistics Data Privacy guide.

We store visitors’ IP addresses in a way that may allow them to be identifiable. Specifically:

  • Your IP address is recorded alongside your page visits, which can sometimes be used to estimate your location (country, city).

  • Why We Store IPs: This helps us detect unique visits, identify possible misuse or security issues, and gather accurate traffic data.
  • Data Protection: We keep IP records on our own server, secured and accessible only to authorized staff. We do not share them unless required by law.
  • Privacy Considerations: Since IP addresses may be considered personal data, we take reasonable measures to protect them. You can contact us regarding removal or other data rights if you feel your IP address is personally identifying.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your personal data may be transferred, limited to what is necessary, to the following categories of recipients:

  • Payment service providers, including iyzico, for processing payment transactions.

  • Relevant banks and financial institutions for payment authorization and installment processing.

  • Hosting and technical infrastructure providers.

  • Accounting and e-invoice service providers for legal compliance.

  • Email service providers for communication purposes.

  • Public authorities where required by law.

All transfers are made in accordance with KVKK and limited to the purpose of service delivery and legal compliance.

Purpose of Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to authorized third parties for:

  • Completing payment transactions

  • Providing digital access to purchased services

  • Ensuring website functionality and security

  • Fraud prevention

  • Fulfilling tax and accounting obligations

  • Legal reporting requirements

How long we retain your data

Comments and related metadata are retained for as long as the website remains active, unless deletion is requested by the data subject.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

Your Rights Under KVKK

Under Article 11 of KVKK, you have the right to:

  • Learn whether your personal data is being processed

  • Request information regarding processing

  • Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used accordingly

  • Know third parties to whom data is transferred

  • Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data

  • Request deletion or destruction of personal data where conditions apply

  • Request notification of correction/deletion to third parties

  • Object to unfavorable results arising from automated systems

  • Claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing

Requests may be submitted via email to: re******@***********ys.com.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

How we protect your data

We take data protection seriously. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and stored data is protected with secure access controls. Only authorized personnel have access to user-submitted files and information.

Please avoid submitting special category personal data (such as health information, biometric data, or identification numbers).

We only require:

  • Your name or nickname

  • A valid email address

  • Your document file (with identifying details removed)

We do not collect or require:

  • ID numbers (e.g., passport, national ID)

  • Personal addresses or phone numbers

  • Financial data

  • Confidential institutional information

All files are treated with confidentiality and are used solely for editing and communication purposes. If you’re unsure about what to include, feel free to contact us first. Uploaded files will be permanently deleted after the editing process is completed.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted by GoDaddy, whose servers are located in the United States. Therefore, personal data submitted through this website may be stored and processed on servers located outside Türkiye.

In addition, certain service providers (such as email communication providers or payment infrastructure providers) may operate internationally.

In this case, your personal data may be transferred to servers located abroad for the purposes of:

  • Website functionality, internal traffic measurement, and performance monitoring

  • Secure hosting and data storage

  • Email communication services

  • Technical support and infrastructure services

Such transfers are made:

  • In accordance with Article 9 of KVKK

  • Based on explicit consent where required

  • Or where necessary for the performance of a contract

  • Or where adequate safeguards are provided by the service provider

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to ensure that international data transfers are carried out securely and in compliance with applicable legislation.

What data breach procedures we have in place

We take data protection seriously, even though we collect minimal personal information. In the unlikely event of a data breach (such as unauthorized access to our email, website, or document storage system), we will take the following steps:

  1. Immediate investigation of the breach and its scope

  2. Notification to affected users within 72 hours via email

  3. Temporary suspension of file handling or uploads, if necessary

  4. Security patching or updates to prevent further incidents

  5. Consultation with our hosting or service providers to identify the source and address vulnerabilities

Since we advise users not to submit sensitive personal data, the risk is reduced. However, we still treat your files and contact information with care and confidentiality.

What third parties we receive data from

We may receive transaction confirmation information from our payment service provider, iyzico, in order to verify payments and fulfill purchased services.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

We do not perform automated decision-making or profiling. All communication is handled personally by human reviewers.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

We are not subject to industry-specific privacy regulations. However, we voluntarily comply with best practices for academic confidentiality and data protection.